calico cat names – so many great options, how do you get started?
With gorgeous fur comprised of white, orange, and black, calico cats are stunning creatures, and their distinctive features provide great inspiration for great names.
we’ve found some pretty awesome calico cat names (over 70 to be exact) that are inspired by color, pattern, seasons and more.
take a look and find your favourite!
cool names for calico cats
Here are great and unique ways to recognize a cat’s distinctive appearance through a name to kick off our guide to calico cat names.
ideas include cartoon and real-life creatures with the same color, fun names based on orange or the combination of orange, white and black, and much more.
We think you’ll enjoy these names and find some great inspiration.
- Amber: Like fossilized tree resin that creates a beautiful bright orange substance.
- callie – A fun calico game.
- copper – the metallic reddish brown.
- coral – as in the color orange.
- ernie – the jolly guy from sesame street is also orange and black.
- Garfield: The iconic cartoon cat is orange with black stripes, not far from a calico.
- Ginger: Calico cats have a lot of orange in their fur.
- Hazel: Hazel eyes combine several colors.
- heathcliff: another orange cartoon cat.
- hobbes – inspired by the orange/black/white cat from “calvin and hobbes”.
- calendula – the color orange.
- Maryland: Calicos are the state cat.
- Monarch: The monarch butterfly is also made up of orange, black, and white.
- nemo: the adorable disney fish has exactly the same color!
- oliver – the orange cat from the animated film oliver & company.
- Oriole: The beautiful oriole bird has the same color.
- penny – the copper-colored coin.
- picasso: When you think about it, Picasso’s paintings have similar geometric shapes in bright colors.
- Poppy: The flower is usually orange.
- Rainbow: Calico cats are made up of many different colors, much like a rainbow.
- rajah – aladdin’s tiger
- rusty: it is a mixture of black and orange colors.
- sepia – the reddish-brown color.
- simba – from the lion king
- tiger – jungle cat with orange and black stripes.
- tigger – as in winnie the pooh’s tiger.
- tortoise – (or tortoise) calico color and pattern closely resembles tortoise shell.
- fall: The fall season just screams calico colors, and fall is a beautiful name.
- Pumpkin: A list of calico cat names wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin. so cute, so fitting.
- Harvest: A beautiful earthy name that corresponds to autumn.
- leaf: Like the orange leaves that are everywhere this time of year.
- Candy: When it comes to calico cats, you have to think of Halloween, and the best part of this holiday is the candy!
- boo – Halloween also brings a lot of scares. boo! this name is so cute.
- October – Of course, Halloween is in October.
- trick, and there is no trick without pleasure.
- amaretto: Inspired by the sweet, orange-looking liqueur.
- Apricot – reddish-orange fruit. (or an apricot for fun!)
- Brandy – strong alcohol of caramel color.
- Caramel: This delicious candy is buttery yellow/orange in color.
- caramel – a delicious beige/orange dessert.
- Cayenne: The hot pepper is orange-red in color.
- cheeto – like the cheesy orange sandwich!
- cheddar: Based on the shiny cheese, of course.
- chestnut – a brown/orange colored nut
- Clementine – like the pretty orange. What a lovely name!
- cookie – how cute is this name?
- honey – cute name with an orange tint.
- julius – like an orange julius.
- maizie – after corn the multicolored corn
- Nectarine: The delicious orange fruit.
- paprika – after reddish orange spice
- peaches – as in the delicious fruit.
- pumpkin – a fall favourite.
- reese – named after reese’s pieces. think about it.
- rolo– as in chocolate candy;
- saffron – a bright reddish/orange spice.
- snickers: a delicious combination of chocolate, caramel, nougat and peanuts.
- spice – calico cats just look like the colors of spice!
- Ice Cream: Ice cream is usually vanilla ice cream with caramel and chocolate. it’s like a calico cat turned into a dessert.
- twix : The chocolate bar combines chocolate, caramel, and a cookie, which closely resembles calico colors.
- Turtle: A turtle dessert that combines caramel and chocolate. hmmm, those colors look a lot like calico!
- patches: the best way to describe calico fur, and it’s super cute!
- Spotting: Calico cats often have spots. and this name is just adorable.
- camouflage – like camouflage.
- marble: The pattern also has a marbled effect.
- Pixel: The tiny dots that make up a larger image.
- Freckles: Calico specks can almost look like freckles. love it.
- Ink: The flecks of black have an almost inky appearance.
- Dot: The color of calico can sometimes look like dots.
- pebbles – or as pebbles. (how cute is this name?)
- Specks: A lovely way to describe the pattern in the calico’s fur.
- Mosaic: Last but not least, calico fur creates a beautiful pattern, like a mosaic.
- harlequin – as in the harlequin pattern.
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seasonal names for calico cats
orange, black, and white is often associated with fall.
How perfect is it to give your calico cat a name inspired by this animated season? We love this idea and we think you will too!
Check out these names and see if any are right for your new fur baby.
Do you like the idea of Halloween-inspired names? check out our guide to halloween cat names.
calico cat names inspired by food
who knew there were so many food-related names that work perfectly for calico cats?
we were quite surprised!
These delicious names reflect the colorful calico and are unique, fun and perfect for this type of cat.
calico cat names based on fur pattern
Calico cats have a distinctive pattern that provides great inspiration for names.
We love the idea of calico cat names inspired by your pet’s unique coat, and we think you’ll find plenty of inspiration in the options below.
want more great name ideas?
If these cat names don’t suit your fur baby, don’t worry, we’ve got thousands of other ideas you might like.
After all, a striking and beautiful cat like a calico deserves a name to match its adorable appearance.
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what exactly is a calico cat?
Let’s take a look at the fascinating genetics of these cats. calico refers to the pattern of the cat, not its breed.
surprisingly, because the genetic determination of some cats’ coat colors is linked to the x chromosome, almost all calico cats are female. the few calico males generally have diminished vitality and are almost always sterile. learn more about their genetic makeup – it’s fascinating!
Cat breeds that allow calico coloring are American Shorthair, British Shorthair, Manx, Persian, Turkish Van, Exotic Shorthair, and Japanese Bobtail. Most cats with the mutant orange gene originated in Egypt and can be traced to port cities along the Mediterranean in Italy, Spain, Greece, and France.
Today, calico is a popular term for the color pattern in North America, while the coloration is often called tortoiseshell and white outside the continent.
Cats with the calico tricolor are considered good luck in many cultures. For example, in the United States, they are sometimes known as money cats.
Luck aside, calico cat owners are passionate about their pets. you do not believe me? check out this list on why calico cats are the best.
conclusion: calico cat names
We hope you found inspiration in our guide to calico cat names. our list of 50+ ideas has names based on colors, interesting characters, foods, patterns, and much more.
and don’t forget, if you have any other ideas for calico cat names, we’d love to hear them. let us know below.
We use your ideas to keep our site fresh and full of the best cat names possible!
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